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This webinar is a recording of the online launch of UNICEF Australia and ARACY’s latest paper, ‘Building a secure future: A review of Australian children and young people’s safety, security and protection’. Our Director, Professor Daryl Higgins presented findings from the Australian Child Maltreatment Study, joined by Oliver White, Chair of NAPCAN’s youth council Youth Speak Out for a panel discussion facilitated by Katie Maskiell, Head of Policy and Advocacy at UNICEF Australia. Presented on 15 May 2025
Watch this presentation by Katharina Ahmadi-Wachter from the University of Hildesheim who presented findings from a study on a program designed to prevent harmful educator behaviour in 25 childcare settings conducted in Germany. One of the key findings is that preventing harmful educator behaviour requires more than policies and training—it demands a shift in institutional culture. Only when psychological safety, open communication, and reflective practices are embedded in daily routines can prevention efforts truly be effective. Hosted by Global Safeguarding Alliance and Institute of Child Protection Studies. Presented on 30 April 2025.
Director Prof Daryl Higgins presented a webinar as part of the Kooyoora Safeguarding Matters, Live Educational Forum on the topic: How has child sexual abuse prevention progressed in the past 30 years? He shared key insights from the Australian Child Maltreatment Study, highlighting its implications for prevention, policy and protective practices. He also discussed how approaches to preventing child sexual abuse have evolved over the past three decades, where we stand now, and promising new directions. Presented on 27 November 2024
We invited Dr Marcus Pound, A/Professor of Catholic Theology, Durham University, to present a webinar on his research Boundary breaking: the crisis of child sexual abuse in the Catholic community in England and Wales. Dr Pound broke new ground, with findings suggesting that aspects of the culture and practices of the Catholic Church are implicated in how clerical child sexual abuse has happened. The research included the views of parish communities, laypeople, priests, deacons, bishops, religious communities and safeguarding staff. Presented on 10 December 2024
Director Prof Daryl Higgins was part of the In Conversation webinar “What do we know about the drivers of child sexual abuse and how do these inform prevention efforts” hosted by the National Centre for Action on Child Sexual abuse, moderated Dr Leanne Beagley. Other speakers were Christabel Chamarette, and Kelly Humphries. The webinar unpacked topics such as challenges that the prevention of child sexual abuse presents, the current knowledge base surrounding the drivers of child sexual abuse, and key actions needed to strengthen a prevention approach. Presented on 8 October 2024
In July, Professor Daryl Higgins took part in a panel discussion on the topic - When parents kill their children: Seeing and acting on patterns of intimate partner violence and child abuse – addressing issues raised in a report by ANROWS and the Australian Domestic and Family Violence Death Review. Daryl provided critical insights on how our steps our society can take to prevent violence against children. Presented on 15 July 2024, published October 2024
Global study of Church leaders and safeguarding capabilities: Douglas Russell, Senior Research Officer, presented findings at a webinar as part of our work with the Global Safeguarding Alliance. He gave details about the kinds of participants who took part in the survey - clergy, school teachers, laity and other church-related roles - and the differences between clergy and laypeople. Interestingly, higher knowledge correlates with lower confidence to act. This has lots of potential for further studies, and not just in faith-based institutions but in all sectors. Presented 24 September 2024
Associate Professor Tim Moore sat down with Run Against Violence to talk about how to approach those uncomfortable conversations with young people. This discussion draws on Tim's extensive experience in working with children and conducting research with them. He also touches on an online series of modules called Tuned In that adults working with young children in small groups that help build skills and teach adults how to kick off a conversation about child safety. Published 4 September 2024
Emotional abuse: The hidden crisis affecting thousands of Australian children - listen to Professor Daryl Higgins and other experts in child safety and prevention talk about the rise of emotional abuse and what can be done to raise awareness of the hidden damage caused by emotional abuse and its profound impact on young lives. Recorded for SBS News in Depth. Published 2 September 2024
Podcast on JOY FM with Professor Daryl Higgins discussing ACMS findings about rates of mental health disorders and health risk behaviours in people with diverse gender identities and associations with five types of child maltreatment. Published 25 August 2024:
Childhood domestic violence exposure is pivotal: an interview with Professor Daryl Higgins about the Australian Childhood Maltreatment Study. Hosted by Survivor Safe & Together Institute. Recorded 23 July 2024
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Professor Daryl Higgins was a panel discussant at the launch of ANROWS report on filicide in the context of domestic and family violence. Hosted by the Wheeler Centre, Melbourne. Recorded 15 July 2024
We hosted a symposium that tackled some tough questions about how to advance organisational child-safe practices using contextual prevention strategies. Creating safer environments for children, is not so much about 'weeding out the bad apples' but applying a systematic approach that is responsive to context. Presented by Douglas Russell and Professor Daryl Higgins from Institute of Child Protection Studies, Australian Catholic University, and A/Prof Nadine McKillop and Dr Susan Rayment-McHugh from Sexual Violence Research and Prevention Unit, University of the Sunshine Coast. Presented 21 May 2024
How can you choose sound measures when designing research around safeguarding children and young people? In this webinar, Gabby Hunt presents findings from a comprehensive review of the measures identified in the 2023 Evidence Gap Map, and that are used to assess the achievement of safeguarding aims within institutional settings. She answers questions about their strengths and their limitations, and about what is reliable and valid. Gabby also takes you through the analysis of measures examined through the lens of the themes below and their reliability and validity for a range of cultural settings. Recorded 26 March 2024
Safety-driven, family-aware practice in out-of-home care and other settings: Deputy Director Associate Professor Tim Moore's keynote address for the OPEN Symposium focusing on the theme, Building resilient families and thriving communities, drew on his life-long work in understanding the unique needs of children, and fostering partnerships between adults, organisations and children. 25 October 2023
Listening to community to heal our children and young people - In this SPARK Webinar, we hear from Candice Butler, Professor Daryl Higgins, and Carol Miller talk about the findings of the You can't pour from an empty cup report and how the findings informed the practice framework Healing our children and young people. Recorded 31 October 2023.
The landmark Australian study, the Australian Child Maltreatment Study (ACMS), was published in 2023 and identified the extent of child abuse in the Australian population. The results were sobering, with the findings underscoring the moral and economic imperative for Australia to develop and deliver a coordinated long-term plan for generational reform. Professor Daryl Higgins, Director of the ACU Institute of Child Protection Studies and ACMS research team member and Rani Kumar, Deputy CEO of NAPCAN presented this webinar for ARACY to discuss the findings and preventative actions that can be taken. Recorded 27 September 2023.
Animations of report Take notice, believe us and act! based on views of 59 children and young people in Tasmanian government-run public schools, out-of-home care, hospitals and youth detention. Part of Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government's responses to child sexual abuse in institutional settings.
Creating communities for children Tim Moore in discussion with Rani Kumar, NAPCAN, Sharon Bessell and Arnagretta Hunter. Hosted by Policy Forum, ANU Crawford School of Public Policy, 1 September 2023
Uncovering a cycle of child abuse in Australia. Discussion of findings from Australian Child Maltreatment Study and what needs to be done to stop the cycle of abuse. Daryl Higgins in discussion with Sharon Bessell and Arnagretta Hunter. Hosted by Policy Forum, ANU Crawford School of Public Policy on Policy Forum, 5 May 2023
Corporal punishment. Episode produced for ABC Behind the News by Joseph Baronio. Featuring Daryl Higgins, 17 May 2023
Take notice, believe us and act! Child-friendly animation produced for Tasmanian Commission of Inquiry. Created by Tim Moore, Morag McArthur and & Fuzz Illustration, March 2023
November 2022, Tri-Peaks Partnership (2022). The Australian Child Maltreatment Study: Update on progress, and implications for policy and practice, Presented by Prof. Ben Matthews, Prof. Daryl Higgins
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National Child Protection Week 2022,
Are Aussie kids OK? Preview data from the Australian Child Maltreatment Study. Professor Daryl Higgins, Professor Ben Mathews, and Dr Divna Haslam, 8 September 2022
AIFS Conference 2022, Plenary panel discussion, Putting Families at the Centre
Intersecting systems and the needs of families: Family law, child protection and domestic violence
Prof. Daryl Higgins, Jess Hill, Anne Hollonds, Lisa O'Neill, Dr Rae Kaspiew, 16 June 2022
Australian Institute of Family Studies Webinar
Intersecting systems and the needs of families: Family law, child protection and domestic violence
Dr Rae Kaspiew, Prof. Daryl Higgins, Jess Hill, Anne Hollonds & Lisa O'Neill, 29 June 2022
Child Wellbeing Podcasts, episode 1 with Majellan Family Media
Parents need quicker and more improved access to evidence-based support programs to address rising mental health problems
Prof. Daryl Higgins, Director, Institute of Child Protection Studies, 22 March 2022
Child Wellbeing Podcasts, episode 2 with Majellan Family Media
Parenting interventions can address mental health issues in children
Prof. Daryl Higgins, Director, Institute of Child Protection Studies, 4 May 2022
Child Wellbeing Podcasts, episode 3 with Majellan Family Media
The dangers of smacking kids
Prof. Daryl Higgins, Director, Institute of Child Protection Studies, 27 June 2022
Thriving futures for kids and families
The role of evidence-based parenting and family intervention, Parenting and Family Research Alliance webinar
Prof. Daryl Higgins, Director, Institute of Child Protection Studies, 13 July 2021
Re-imagining child safety in the ACT
Prof Daryl Higgins, Institute of Child Protection Studies
Jodie Griffths-Cook, ACT Public Advocate, Children & Young People Commissioner
29 Oct 2020
Child safety in a post COVID-19 world
June 2020 presentation to Play by the Rules
Concerns around safeguarding and resources needed to help keep children safe
Professor Daryl Higgins and Douglas Russell from the Institute of Child Protection Studies and Brooke Irvine from Gymnastics Australia
Putting children first: the primary prevention paradox
September 2020 presentation during National Child Protection Week
How do we make sure a public health model prevents harm and improves inequity?
Professor Daryl Higgins, Institute of Child Protection Studies; Professor Nigel Parton, University of Huddersfield, England
A public health approach to child safety
2019 presentation at National Child Protection Conference
The 7 components of a public health approach
Professor Daryl Higgins
2017 Presentation for the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria
Safeguarding children and young people
Dr Tim Moore
2017 Safety of young people in residential care
Safeguarding children and young people
2017 Presentation for the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria
Child safety standards: next steps on the journey
Professor Daryl Higgins
2016 Children's Safety Study
Children's safety study
2015 An interview with Prof Morag McArthur, Director of ICPS
ICPS | Morag interview
2015 An interview with Dr Tim Moore, Senior Research Fellow of ICPS
ICPS | Tim interview
2015 Being Safe and Feeling Safe: Children's Perceptions and Experiences of Safety within Institutional Contexts
ICPS presentation
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